Quick Chicken Salad with Nuts & Fruit
This quick chicken salad with nuts and fruit is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish perfect for lunch, picnics, or a healthy snack. Packed with tender chicken, crunchy nuts, and sweet fruit, it's a delicious combination that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Medium skillet (if cooking fresh chicken)
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced or shredded
- ½ cup seedless grapes halved
- ½ cup chopped apples e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji
- ⅓ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans lightly toasted
- ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, grapes, apples, celery, nuts, and dried cranberries.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes for best flavor.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.